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Glasgow Caledonian University

Glasgow · QS World #1001

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University of Northampton

Northampton · QS World #1201

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 9 datapoints

We looked at 9 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

7/9

Glasgow Caledonian

scored higher in 7 categories

VS

2/9

Northampton

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

Glasgow Caledonian University leads in 7 of 9 categories where both have data (ranking, satisfaction, employment, international, graduate salary). University of Northampton is ahead on established, courses.

Glasgow Caledonian University vs University of Northampton at a glance

Glasgow Caledonian University and University of Northampton both teach 34 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Design & Fashion and Games Design & Computer Animation. Glasgow Caledonian University offers 130 courses across 48 subject areas; University of Northampton offers 221 courses across 60 subject areas.

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,950 a year at Glasgow Caledonian University and £19,000 at University of Northampton: Glasgow Caledonian University is about £1,050 a year cheaper.

Of the 27 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Glasgow Caledonian University is higher in 16 and University of Northampton in 11. The widest gap is in Electronic & Electrical Engineering: £26,500 three years after graduating from Glasgow Caledonian University, against £31,500 from University of Northampton. Of the 25 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Glasgow Caledonian University is higher in 13 and University of Northampton in 10, with 2 about level.

World & National Rankings

Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.

#1001
QS World
#1201
#801
THE World
#1501
#88
Guardian UK
#93
1993
Established
1975
No
Russell Group
No
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TEF Rating
Silver

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.

Glasgow Caledonian University

University of Northampton

87.1%
86%

Satisfaction

Student satisfaction with teaching (NSS Survey, out of 100%)

£33,200
£29,200

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

88.9%
82.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

22.7%
16.4%

International

International student share

130
221

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
0

Scholarships

Number of scholarships

International Community

Where do international students come from?

Top source countries based on official HESA enrolment data. A higher diversity of nationalities often means a richer campus experience.

Glasgow Caledonian

45 countries · 22.7% international

  • 🇵🇰Pakistan39.5%
  • 🇮🇳India27.4%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria19.8%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh2.3%
  • 🇨🇦Canada1.6%
VS

Northampton

35 countries · 16.4% international

  • 🇵🇰Pakistan27%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria18.2%
  • 🇮🇳India14.2%
  • 🌐Nepal8.3%
  • 🇬🇭Ghana4.1%

Subjects

34 subjects you can study at both

Courses listed at each university in the subject, and the typical (median) international fee a year. Select a count to see the courses.

Glasgow Caledonian University

University of Northampton

Also taught at both: Journalism, Media & Film Studies, Applied Psychology, Biomedical Sciences, Mental Health Nursing, Adult Nursing, Computing & IT, General Engineering, Learning Disabilities Nursing, Nursing (General), Pharmacology, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Social Work, Biological Sciences (General), Children's Nursing, Complementary & Alternative Medicine, Politics & International Relations, Public Health & Epidemiology, Technology & Logistics.

Only at Glasgow Caledonian University

Only at University of Northampton

Fees

What it costs international students

The typical (median) international tuition fee a year across each university's published course fees. Individual courses vary; each course page shows its own fee.

Undergraduate

Glasgow Caledonian University
£15,700
University of Northampton
No data

We do not have reliable international fee data for University of Northampton yet.

Postgraduate

Glasgow Caledonian University
£17,950
University of Northampton
£19,000

Glasgow Caledonian University is about £1,050 a year cheaper.

Outcomes

Graduate outcomes by subject

Median graduate salary three years after graduating, and student satisfaction with teaching, across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject. Source: Discover Uni.

Glasgow Caledonian University

University of Northampton

  • Business & Management (General)

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    85%Satisfaction80%

  • Design & Fashion

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    96%Satisfaction91%

  • Games Design & Computer Animation

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£23,000
    95%Satisfaction80%

  • Computer Science

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£26,000
    67%Satisfaction75%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£31,500
    97%Satisfaction78%

  • Marketing

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    82%Satisfaction89%

  • Health Sciences & Paramedic Science

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    71%Satisfaction76%

  • Business Studies

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
    90%Satisfaction95%

  • Counselling & Psychotherapy

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
    97%Satisfaction87%

  • Law

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    No dataSatisfaction81%

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    No dataSatisfaction83%

  • Accounting

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
    88%Satisfaction88%

Showing the 12 largest of 27 shared subjects with published outcomes.

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FAQ

Glasgow Caledonian University vs University of Northampton: common questions

Is Glasgow Caledonian University or University of Northampton cheaper for international students?

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,950 a year at Glasgow Caledonian University and £19,000 at University of Northampton: Glasgow Caledonian University is about £1,050 a year cheaper. These are medians of the international tuition fees each university publishes for its courses; the fee for a specific course is on its course page.

What subjects can you study at both Glasgow Caledonian University and University of Northampton?

Both universities teach 34 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Design & Fashion, Games Design & Computer Animation, Computer Science, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Marketing, Psychology (General), Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Business Studies, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Law, Finance & Actuarial Science and 22 more.

Is Glasgow Caledonian University or University of Northampton better for Business & Management (General)?

Business & Management (General) graduates earn a median £23,000 three years after graduating from Glasgow Caledonian University, and £23,500 from University of Northampton. Student satisfaction with teaching is 85% at Glasgow Caledonian University and 80% at University of Northampton. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Glasgow Caledonian University or University of Northampton offer more courses?

University of Northampton lists 221 courses on CourseOptions and Glasgow Caledonian University lists 130 courses.

What can you study at Glasgow Caledonian University but not at University of Northampton?

Glasgow Caledonian University teaches 14 subject areas that University of Northampton does not, including Building & Construction, Management, Civil Engineering, Clinical Specialities, Medical Imaging, Optometry & Ophthalmics, Forensic Science, Social Sciences (General) and 6 more.

What can you study at University of Northampton but not at Glasgow Caledonian University?

University of Northampton teaches 26 subject areas that Glasgow Caledonian University does not, including Education Studies, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Music, Human Resource Management, Sociology & Criminology, Childhood & Youth Studies, Fine Art, Film Production & Cinematography and 18 more.

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Glasgow Caledonian University130 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Northampton221 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses